Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how OnlineTooles.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and online tools.

Last updated: November 2025
Site: onlinetooles.com

1. Information we collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information in order to provide and improve our services.

Personal information

We may collect information that identifies you when you:

  • Register an account (name, email, password hash).
  • Contact us via email or contact forms (name, email, message).
  • Submit or upload content to one of our tools (files or text you choose to provide).

Non-personal information

Automatically collected information includes:

  • Device and browser information (user agent, screen size).
  • IP address and approximate geolocation.
  • Usage data (pages visited, timestamps, referring pages).

2. How we use your information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain and improve our tools and services.
  • To personalize and optimize user experience.
  • To send replies to support requests and notifications when you opt in.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • To show relevant ads if you view pages containing advertising.

3. Cookies & tracking technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to recognize your device and remember preferences. Cookies may be placed by us or third parties (analytics/ads).

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; however disabling cookies may affect functionality.

4. Google & third-party services

We use third-party services to help operate our site, including:

  • Google Analytics — to measure traffic and usage patterns.
  • Google AdSense or other ad networks — to display ads and (optionally) serve personalized ads.

Third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data as described by them. Learn more about Google’s policies at Google Ads & privacy.

5. Data security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal data. Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure—absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Data sharing and disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, support).
  • Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also opt out of personalized advertising and cookies.

To exercise these rights or request data deletion, contact us at the email below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Usage and analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form.

9. User uploads & tool inputs

When you upload files or input data into our tools, that content is processed to provide the service. Unless the tool explicitly states otherwise, uploaded content is not retained permanently and is removed after processing or after a short retention window.

10. Children’s privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request removal.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.